Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Youngstown.
CrossWay Family Church is hosting its first annual Community Day in Vienna to help families during the back-to-school season and offer free food, supplies, and fun activities.
The event features wood-fired pizza, hot dogs, snowcones, popcorn, books, shoes, used clothes, live music, and a basket raffle.
Animal Charity of Ohio hosted its third summer adoptions event on Saturday in Boardman, offering adoption and foster applications for those ready to take home a pet.
Previous events helped 35 animals find homes (71 in July and 39 so far in August) as the charity continues to match pets with new families.
On Saturday, more than 100 people attended a free document shredding event in Boardman hosted by AAA that shredded bank documents, credit card statements, and papers with Social Security numbers to help prevent identity theft.
Crews responded to a house fire on Fairgreen Avenue in Youngstown at 9:30 Saturday evening — the blaze was quickly contained but left smoke from an upstairs window and scorch marks on the porch of a vacant home while officials have not yet determined a cause or reported injuries.
Cobbler’s Corner, a shoe store in Columbiana that has served local customers for 49 years, will close on Aug.
30 because fewer people visit the store and many now buy shoes online—owner Terry Thompson said. He added that lower sales and fewer repair orders show a shift in how people shop today.
Carney Wagyu Cattle Ranch opened its brick-and-mortar store in Champion yesterday—after two years of preparation.
Owner Mike Carey said customers can now buy 100% full-blooded wagyu beef items that follow USDA standards by tracing each cow's five-generation ancestry.
Rose Carter—executive director of A.C.T.I.O.N.—retired on Saturday when she received a key to the city for her long service to our community.
She will keep working through her own foundation to help support local social programs.
Hanover Township opened a new $2.5M emergency services center to house the volunteer fire department and EMS crews, which will boost public safety and cut response times.
Crews will begin operating from the facility on Sept. 1—after years of community planning supported by voter approval and state funds.
Canfield Fair 2025
12:00 AM — Canfield Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Experience Ohio's largest county fair with food, rides, and entertainment galore.
Nick Adduci Live Performance
7 p.m. — Brew Lounge Beer Company & Patio — Check venue for admission — Experience an evening with Nick Adduci, a talented independent singer/songwriter and visual artist.
Mahoning Valley Punk Flea Market
12-5 p.m. — Courthouse Square — Cost details not specified — Explore local vendors while enjoying live punk music and special brews.
Mimosa Fest Part 2
10 AM – 4 PM — Penguin City Brewing Company — Free entry — Indulge in mimosas and brunch while enjoying live music and local vendors.
Young Friends Adventure
Free all-day program — The Butler Institute of American Art — Free entry — Engage in creative activities designed for children aged 2-5 with their parents or caregivers.
Dave and Ed's Super Swap Meet
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — $7 entry — Explore a diverse array of vendors at this vibrant indoor/outdoor swap meet.
Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — $36-$80.75 — Experience an evening of country music with Lee Brice as he brings his latest tour to Youngstown.
Columbiana Craft Beerfest
4-8 p.m. — TownCenter at Firestone Farms — Proceeds benefit the Columbiana Project Playground — Sample a variety of craft beers while supporting local community initiatives.
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